Waking up with my nemesis baby novel Chapter 287

And his hand was tightly, carefully holding hers, as if it were a long–lost treasure he refused to let go of even in his sleep.

She had actually… stayed by his side and fallen asleep slumped

over like that?

Bradley’s heart felt like it had been struck by something. A

tender, aching emotion instantly spread through him, mixed

with an indescribable heartache.

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He had been exhausted yesterday, grabbing her almost by

instinct, not letting her leave, but he never expected she would

actually indulge him like this, staying with him for so long in

such an uncomfortable position.

He moved slightly and found that his body, stiff from the deep

sleep, had regained a good deal of strength. Although the

fatigue was still there, he no longer felt as drained as before.

He very slowly and carefully let go of Charlotte’s hand, afraid of

waking her.

Then, he propped himself up and sat up quietly.

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Looking at the way she was slumped over asleep, Bradley’s

brow furrowed slightly.

Sleeping like this, she would definitely be sore all over when she

woke up.

Without much hesitation, he leaned down, carefully sliding one

hand behind her neck and the other under her knees, and with

the gentlest motion possible, scooped Charlotte up into his

arms.

Charlotte murmured unconsciously in her sleep, her head

instinctively nuzzling into his chest for warmth, but she didn’t

wake up.

She seemed utterly exhausted, or perhaps just felt an

inexplicable sense of peace by his side, sleeping soundly.

Bradley’s heart melted completely at her unconscious act of

dependence.

He held his breath, as if holding fragile glass, and very slowly

placed her in the center of the bed he had just left, which still

held his warmth and scent. He pulled the thin blanket over,

carefully tucking it up to her chin.

After doing all this, he stood by the bed and watched her quietly

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for a moment.

In her sleep, Charlotte had shed her usual coldness and

distance, looking exceptionally soft and gentle.,

A deep tenderness he himself hadn’t noticed flashed in

Bradley’s eyes. He very lightly brushed the strands of hair from

her cheek, his touch as gentle as if he were touching a beautiful

dream.

Then, he straightened up and glanced around the neat but

somewhat impersonal apartment, toward the kitchen.

She must be hungry.

After watching over him for so long, she surely hadn’t eaten

anything.

Bradley turned and walked quietly to the kitchen.

He opened the fridge. The ingredients weren’t plentiful, but

there was enough to make something simple.

He took out some eggs and a few simple vegetables, and

began to prepare them with skilled, quiet movements.

Before long, the faint aroma of food began to fill the apartment,

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bringing the first touch of the warmth of worldly life into the

cold space.

The simple home–cooked meal was ready. As Bradley came out

of the room with a bowl, he found that Charlotte had woken up

at some point and was standing by the window, on the phone.

“I know, Mom. Don’t worry, I won’t… be with him.”

Bradley’s heart sank.

Him.

Was she talking about me?

After speaking, Charlotte heard a noise behind her and

awkwardly hung up.

“You’re awake?”

Bradley came over and put the plate on the table.

“The fridge is so empty. You don’t usually cook?”

“I’m usually busy with work, and… I just got back to the country

and haven’t settled in yet.”

Bradley’s words were on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed

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them back down.

He wanted to ask Charlotte what that phone call was about.

Who was the person she couldn’t be with.

He also wanted to ask her how long she planned to stay this

time.

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